Caterpillar’s Experienced Professional Direct Hire Resource Group was formed in June 2008 to provide career enhancement for experienced professionals hired into Caterpillar. The group’s emphasis is on attracting and retaining key talent while leveraging the diversity of skills and perspectives each person brings to the organization.

As Caterpillar continues to grow, there will be an increasing need to hire professionals with outside experience. The EPDH Resource Group was established to aid Caterpillar in recruiting, onboarding, developing and retaining these individuals.

EPDH is supported by its executive sponsor, Vice President Gwenne Henricks, along with its advisory board. The group consists of five committees:

Mentoring:

• Reviews current mentoring processes
• Develops a network of mentors
• Effectively communicates with hiring managers
   

Member Engagement:

• Advertises group activities and recruits new employees
• Surveys members regarding value of activities
• Develops communication vehicles, process
   

Leadership:

• Develops leadership capability
• Provides strong sponsorship
   

Education:

• Educates leaders regarding cultural barriers and the value of experienced, direct hire professionals
• Creates understanding of the need for increased numbers of experienced, direct hire professionals
• Highlights success stories
   

Onboarding:

• Hosts candidates
• Provides feedback regarding appropriate hosting opportunities
• Helps new hires get connected early

EPDH holds monthly general membership meetings which vary from formal presentations to more informal networking get-togethers. Presentation topics cover subjects of interest identified by our general membership, aligned with the five committees above. Meetings are open to all Caterpillar employees, as EPDH promotes diversity and inclusion.

To contact a member of EPDH, please e-mail EPDH@cat.com.